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The Trustee For Palyku Charitable Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
As this trust focuses on Native Title and Aboriginal communities in WA, applicants should demonstrate clear alignment with self-determination principles. Applications likely require evidence of community benefit to Indigenous beneficiaries and compliance with ORIC or ASIC governance standards.
Giving Philosophy
The trust operates on principles of Aboriginal self-determination, respecting Indigenous peoples' rights to culture, country and resources. It aligns with the Uluru Statement from the Heart and UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, focusing on transparent, fair and community-led outcomes for beneficiaries.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $5.6M | $9.8M | $4.0M |
| FY2022 | — | $2.6M | $10.1M | $3.5M |
| FY2021 | — | $2.5M | $8.1M | $4.1M |
| FY2020 | — | $2.2M | $4.7M | $3.4M |
| FY2019 | — | $2.1M | $5.3M | $4.2M |
| FY2018 | — | $2.4M | $6.2M | $5.4M |
| FY2017 | — | $2.6M | $5.9M | $5.5M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
youthagedindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Trust wealth derived from Native Title Land Trust management, Aboriginal trust funds, and distributions related to Indigenous land rights and agreements in Western Australia.
Board & Leadership
MARK JOHN DE LUCA
director
ACNC
NEIL DOUGLAS HANCY
director
ACNC
SEAN PETER HENBURY
director
ACNC
Matthew Maxted
other
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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